Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, #1)
Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Shakespeare, Arkansas • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris follows a cleaning person named Lily Bard, who discovers a dead body in her small town of Shakespeare, Arkansas. As she becomes a suspect, Lily seeks to uncover the true perpetrator. This mystery novel is the first in Harris's Lily Bard series.
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Review Roundup
Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris is a compelling mystery that introduces a strong, relatable protagonist in Lily Bard. Praise highlights its engaging plot and vivid setting. However, some readers feel the pacing lags at times. A solid read for fans of cozy mysteries seeking a unique, character-driven story.
Who Should Read Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, #1)?
Fans of cozy mysteries and Southern Gothic tales will relish Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris. Readers who appreciate the quirky charm of Grafton's A Is for Alibi and the atmospheric tension in Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will find this small-town drama and its complex protagonist captivating.
29,594 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Shakespeare, Arkansas • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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